French manager Zinidine Zidane has shocked the footballing world by announcing his resignation from Real Madrid.

"What I think is that this team needs to continue winning but I think it needs a change, a different voice, another methodology", Zidane said, per The BBC.

Did the players or president Florentino Perez push him out? "But everything changes and that's why I've taken the decision to leave", said Zidane. "I know it's a odd moment, but I think it's the best for all".

About the president Perez, a man known to be impulsive with managers and players alike, Zidane offered: "I love this club a lot, the president, who gave me everything - to play first at this great club".

I have No words to thank you for everything you've done for this shirt, Real Madrid and the Madrid fans.

The bombshell decision came 12 years after another stunning blow from Zidane brought a controversial close to the midfielder´s worldwide career. "I'm not going to get involved in these things", he said when asked about a possible successor.

Did the tiring nature of a football manager's job also play a role? "I'm really looking forward to getting started and to the challenge ahead". "When I heard, I went to his house to see if he was prepared and he told me completely seriously that he was convinced".

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